Chapter titles are taken from the following songs: Specials, ‘(Dawning of a) New Era’; John Lennon, ‘(Just Like) Starting Over’; Adam and the Ants, ‘Dog Eat Dog’; Soft Cell, ‘Bedsitter’; Barracudas, ‘We’re Living in Violent Times’; Culture Club, ‘The War Song’; Wham!, ‘The Edge of Heaven’; Eurythmics and Aretha Franklin, ‘Sisters Are Doin’ It for Themselves’; Frankie Goes To Hollywood, ‘Two Tribes’; Kirsty MacColl, ‘A New England’; Pet Shop Boys, ‘Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots of Money)’; Yazz and the Plastic Population, ‘The Only Way Is Up’; Bros, ‘When Will I Be Famous?’; George Michael, ‘Father Figure’; Style Council, ‘Walls Come Tumbling Down!’; Las, ‘There She Goes’; Shakespears Sister, ‘You’re History’.
The titles of the three main sections are taken from songs by David Bowie: ‘Catpeople (Putting out Fire)’, ‘When the Wind Blows’ and ‘Under the God’.